General Foreman

KS INDUSTRIES, LP; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KS Industries, LP is seeking a General Foreman to lead field crews on construction and site tasks in the Carlsbad area. You will schedule work, plan staffing, manage costs, and enforce safety and quality standards across projects.

You’ll coach crews, coordinate with clients and partners, review drawings and specs, and ensure work adheres to timelines and budgets while applying KSI safety and operational procedures.

Qualifications

• 3 years of industry experience with knowledge of tools.
• Experience with oil clean-ups.
• Knowledge of backhoe, box scraper, hydro excavator and ditch witch operations and managing repairs.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and supervise crew; manage resources (people, tools, equipment).
• Ensure safety; apply policies and conduct safety audits and tailgate meetings.
• Review drawings and job specifications; ensure work follows plans and quality standards.
• Coach and mentor crew members; resolve conflicts; monitor progress and costs.
• Attend client meetings as needed; support estimating, cost control and performance reporting.

Skills

English literacy

Communication

Technology literacy

MS Office

SWA knowledge

Behavioral Safety training

Education

3 years industry experience

Tools

Backhoe

Box scraper

Hydro excavator

Ditch Witch

Mobile devices

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Description

General Summary

A General Foreman provides leadership and is responsible for, although not limited to scheduling, workforce planning, coordinating, supervising, assisting in cost control and ensuring the safety of all crew members as well as consistently applying of all KSI policies and procedures fairly.

Essential Job Functions

1. Regular and reliable attendance.
2. Prepared and on time for scheduled shift with proper PPE.
3. Must possess a current and valid Driver License with clean driving record.
4. Assist crew as necessary in order to perform job efficiently and safely, utilizes scope and risk management tools.
5. Manages resource utilization (people, tools and equipment) and request manpower as required.
6. Evaluates crew capabilities including foreman like training and coaching to ensure that the crews meet required levels of quality.
7. Effectively communicates with all crew members to set and maintain works standards and outlining behavioral expectations to ensure morale along with productively.
8. Effectively resolves conflict and takes appropriate personnel actions by recognizing and addressing issues between crew(s).
9. Conducts safe work and performs behavioral based safety audits like identifying safety training needs and facilitates delivery of training.
10. Participates in and monitors safety tailgate meetings, safety/incident infestations and reviews.
11. Ensure timely response, actions and corrections to any safety issue.
12. Oversees the execution of the work, including quality and production.
13. Understand mechanical drawings and constructability as well as ensures crews work to job specifications and follow drawings.
14. Implement workforce plans and schedules, review and adjusts specific workforce activities and task schedules to meet established production agendas.
15. Reports any scheduling conflicts with other crews and contractors to the appropriate personnel.
16. Utilizes CI tools to reduce job cost and KSI’s cost of doing business also reports on crew production, work progress and change.
17. Attends customer meetings as needed with estimating cost control, resource loading, project performance and improvement.
18. Coach and mentor fellow crew members and actively involve the Behavioral Safety Process, observer/coach/Steering Team Rep and provide team building skills.
19. Develop knowledge of KSI PPM-SOPs and refer to the SOP Manual prior to each task.
20. Follow all KSI safety, and customer policies and procedures.
21. Shall perform all physical and mental requirements listed.

Position Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read and write in English
• Ability to comprehend and communicate instructions in English
• Ability to communicate with employees and various business partners in a professional and courteous manner.
• Knowledge of technology (iPads, cellphones etc.)
• Knowledge with Microsoft Office products
• Ability to handle administrative duties of position, including completion of required documents
• Knowledge of Stop Work Authority (SWA)
• Ability to complete training for Behavioral Safety Process
• OHSA policies and procedures
• Ability to effectively use time management skills
• Project construction scope and objective

Education and Experience

• Have 3 years of industry experience along with knowledge of tools.
• Experience with oil clean-ups
• Knowledge of backhoe, box scraper, hydro excavator and ditch witch operations and managing repairs

Working Conditions

The locations vary from site to site. Work is physically demanding and requires the ability to concentrate well on the job at hand, in all types of weather. Majority of the work is construction-based work. Walking and working surface vary depending on the terrain, from flat to extreme slopes and frozen, wet, snowy and slippery conditions.

Working Hours

Normally, a full-time employee will work 40 hours per week, depending on the factors such as weather and schedules. Work schedules and hours may vary depending on specific client locations and projects. In general, applicable work schedules include 5-10’s and weekend’s. All labor laws in reference to rest breaks and meal periods will be followed.

Note

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Also, do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

KS Industries, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. In accordance with applicable law, the Company prohibits unlawful discrimination based on membership of an applicant or employee in a protected class such as race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including gender identity, pregnancy, including breast feeding and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, age, religion, physical disability (including HIV or AIDS), mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partner status), citizenship status, military service status or other consideration protected by law. The company’s policy of equal employment opportunity applies to all employment practices including, but not limited to, recruitment, employment, training, compensation, benefits, promotions, layoffs, terminations, and any and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment.